FNX Magokiler Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 The oval brand launches an adventurous version of the midsize truck in the country, but one that is less extreme and more accessible than the Raptor. As part of its strategy to position the Ranger as one of the most important pick-ups in the national market, Ford launches in Chile the new Ranger Storm, a new off-road style version, which is aimed at the segment of personal use for sports and adventure. The model was presented as a concept at the 2019 Sao Paulo Auto Show, and due to the good reviews it received, Ford decided to produce it for the Brazilian domestic market, being launched in mid-2020. The brand indicates that it provides "an option unique in the category in terms of content and pricing settings. " In Chile, it will be positioned between the XLS and XLT versions, with a list price of $ 29,738,100, being the tenth available variant of the iconic truck produced in Argentina. The Ranger range starts at $ 22,836,100 (XLT 4x2 MT Benzine) to $ 34,736,100 (Limited 4x4 AT Diesel), not counting the $ 41,990,000 for the Ranger Raptor. The distinctive The Ford Ranger Storm is something of a Ranger Raptor, but without the mechanical improvements that its super sporty sister received. For this reason, it maintains its exterior dimensions (5,354 mm long and 3,220 mm between axles) and its load capacity of 1,074 kilos. A new front grille in black plastic stands out in its exterior design with the name Storm highlighted as the signature of the new truck. It also has custom strips on the hood and on the sides. The black package extends to the fenders, rear bumper, side sills, 17 "wheels and a San Andrés sport bar that shines behind the cabin. The taillights were also modified to give it a darkened tone. And at least in Brazil they are offered two essential accessories for off-road: snorkel and marine hood. Of course, the Ranger Storm is a 4x4 truck with rear differential lock, and is equipped with the Duratorq 3.2 five-cylinder turbodiesel engine, which delivers 200 Hp and 470 Nm of torque, and which will be exclusively associated with a manual gearbox. 6-speed GETRAG. Another great differential is the Scorpion AT Plus off-road tires in size 265/65 R17, developed especially for the truck in association with Pirelli, The brand indicates that they were made to measure, "with more than 90 custom parameters, to offer the best performance both on land, mud, water, gravel and stone as on asphalt ". In terms of equipment, the Storm is basically an XLS version. It offers safety ABS brakes, front and knee airbags for the driver, traction and stability controls, cruise control, isofix anchors, descent control, fog lights, rear sensors with camera, hill start assistant, trailer balance control, among others. In terms of comfort, it offers electric windows and mirrors, central locking, dual zone climate control, fabric upholstery and the SYNC 3 infotainment system with 8 "multifunction screen, compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, among the main features. https://noticias.autocosmos.cl/2021/09/09/ford-ranger-storm-para-completar-la-gama-de-la-pick-up
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